Carter Ranch Dam is a dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Carter Ranch Dam
Carter Ranch Dam is a dam in Smith, Texas. The dam is owned by Bruce Carter (private). It impounds the Gilley Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 488 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Gilley Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.29504, -95.22604 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 488 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 488 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,651 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bruce Carter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07484 |
| Federal ID | TX07484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |